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If you've never seen the full brightness of the Milky Way, these are the holiday spots for you. Tucked close to the UK's designated Dark Sky Sites, from wild forests to national parks, they are a stargazer's paradise and totally free from light pollution. Grab your binoculars and watch the heavens put on a show at these Dark Sky campsites!

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117 dark Sky campsites

Parkgate Farm Holidays, Irton, Holmrook, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Parkgate Farm Holidays

Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria

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4.95 /5

96 reviews

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Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches


Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping, Saxmundham, SuffolkPlaceholder image
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4.89 /5

111 reviews

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Family friendly site with a shop, cafe, playground and dog walking meadow. Ten minutes to the coast!

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 12 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 38 x Electric Grass Pitches


Cosmos Camping, Llangadog, CarmarthenshirePlaceholder image
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Cosmos Camping

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire

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4.98 /5

73 reviews

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Peaceful and cosy adult only site in the Brecon Beacons National Park with scenic mountain views.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 12 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitch


Ling's Meadow, Hepworth, Diss, SuffolkPlaceholder image
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Ling's Meadow

Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk

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4.98 /5

12 reviews

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Relaxing eco camping and glamping in meadow grass, surrounded by bird song and stargazing in rural Suffolk.

2024 Overall runner up of Greener Site Award

Pitches: 6 x Grass Meadow Pitches, 2 x Bell Tents


Watermouth Valley Camping Park, Ilfracombe, DevonPlaceholder image
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4.89 /5

262 reviews

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Family friendly camping park with panoramic sea views by Exmoor. Five minutes to Ilfracombe and the beach!

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Pitches: 18 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Not Allocated), 10 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Allocated)


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Ty Cochyn Caravan and Campsite, Holyhead, AngleseyPlaceholder image
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4.88 /5

101 reviews

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Adult only (21+) touring site with sea views, a 30 minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly with an exercise field!

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 5 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 23 x Grass and Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)


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Cwmdu Campsite

Crickhowell, Powys

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4.87 /5

131 reviews

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Camping, touring and glamping site in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Dogs and fire pits welcome!

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 3 x Gravel Pitches (No Awnings) , 2 x Grass Covered Hardstanding Pitches (Awnings)


Howgill Lodge, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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Howgill Lodge

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire

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4.88 /5

111 reviews

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Family friendly site located in the Yorkshire Dales with views across Wharfedale. Onsite coffee shop and alpacas!

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 5 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 3m)


Hensol Estate Holidays, Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Hensol Estate Holidays

Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

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4.82 /5

54 reviews

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Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports and fishing too!

2024 Runner up of Best Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland

Pitches: 10 x Electric Grass and Gravel Pitches, 34 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


Budle Bay Campsite, Belford, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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Budle Bay Campsite

Belford, Northumberland

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4.35 /5

209 reviews

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Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping huts and lodges. Five minute walk to Budle Bay and the coast!


Pitches: 3 x Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 5 x Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)


Pineapple Farm Holidays, Salway Ash, Bridport, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Pineapple Farm Holidays

Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset

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4.81 /5

63 reviews

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Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 7 x Electric Grass Pitches (Honeysuckle), 6 x Large Electric Grass Pitches (Buttercup)


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Bonnie Park

Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders

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4.87 /5

65 reviews

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Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 3 x Riverside Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp), 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


Low Greenside Farm Campsite, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Low Greenside Farm Campsite

Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

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4.93 /5

119 reviews

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Peaceful, friendly site with large pitches, scenic views and campfires. Central to the Lakes and Dales.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitch, 20 x Non Electric Large Grass Tent Pitches


Stubcroft Farm Campsite, East Wittering, Chichester, West SussexPlaceholder image
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Stubcroft Farm Campsite

East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex

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4.82 /5

99 reviews

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Award winning, traditional family-run site, a 20 minute walk from the beach. Ten minutes from East Wittering Beach.


Pitches: 9 x XL Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 26 x Standard Non Electric Grass Pitches


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Camping at Tomkins Farm

North Chailey, East Sussex

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4.71 /5

46 reviews

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Surrounded by lovely walks through the Sussex countryside. Meet the sheep, alpacas and camels!


Pitches: 37 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Bell Tents


Bryndu Caravan and Camping, Llandefalle, Brecon, PowysPlaceholder image
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Bryndu Caravan and Camping

Llandefalle, Brecon, Powys

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4.87 /5

29 reviews

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Peaceful, family run camping and touring site with onsite spa treatments. Ten minutes to the Brecon Beacons.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 23 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric), 34 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)


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Grange Farm

Brighstone, Newport, Isle of Wight

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4.71 /5

74 reviews

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A coastal rural campsite, right beside a quiet sandy and shingle beach and near the IOW's Brighstone Forest.


Pitches: 50 x Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Large Electric Grass Pitches


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Crake Trees Manor

Penrith, Cumbria

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4.92 /5

23 reviews

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Camping and glamping pods in the wildflower meadows on an organic farm. In Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes from Lakes.


Pitches: 5 x Grass Pitches (One Person), 20 x Grass Pitches (Two People)


Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe, Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, WarwickshirePlaceholder image
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Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire

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4.72 /5

52 reviews

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A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt on site.


Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Carmen Gypsy Caravan


Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park, Pickering, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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4.99 /5

14 reviews

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Small adult only park with onsite animals and riverside walks. By the North York Moors, five minutes to Pickering!


Pitches: 4 x Gravel Motorhome Pitches (Optional Electric), 12 x Premier Pitches (Optional Electric)


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FAQ

Yes, why not spend your evenings stargazing under the clearest of skies and head inside to a cosy bed or perhaps even a hot tub! Check out all dark skies glamping here.

Of course! Scotland has some beautiful scenery and as such some of the clearest skies in the UK. Have a look at all the Dark Sky campsites in Scotland here.

Yes, home to some of the recognised dark sky national parks, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons but there are also many other areas with Dark Sky campsites in Wales, see more here.

There are many UK national parks that have been awarded Dark Sky Reserve status. Popular national parks, such as the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, Exmoor and the South Downs have all been named Dark Sky Reserves. Northumberland is an area that has the most recognition as being a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park.

Watching the skies come alive with billions of stars, that's one of the best things about camping. Dark sky camping is pitching your tent far from light pollution to allow you to appreciate the 'dark skies'. You'll find plenty of incredible locations with minimal light pollution in the UK. See all dark sky campsites here.